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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,094.32, 357,545.37 and 141,222.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,094.32, 357,545.37 and 141,222.27 is: 194,884.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,094.32 : 357,545.37 = 141,222.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,094.32/357,545.37 = 141,222.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,094.32x = 357,545.37 × 141,222.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,094.32x = 50,493,368,955.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,493,368,955.41/259,094.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,884.12

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